2425 Analysis of Columbus's Letter to Lord Sanchez, 1493
In 1493, Christopher Columbus wrote to Lord Sanchez in Spain describing his impressions of the natives of Hispañola. Click the link below to see the document or find it in your workbook. You will be doing a HIPPo analysis of this document.
Letter to Lord Sanchez describing the natives of Hispaniola in The Caribbean,1493 Christopher Columbus
When I have sent two or three of my men to any of the villages to speak with the natives, [the natives] have come out in a disorderly troop and have fled in such a haste as the approach of our men, that the fathers forsook their children and the children their fathers. The timidity did not arise from any loss or injury that they had received from us; for on the contrary, I gave to all I approached whatever articles I had about me, such as cloth and many other things, taking nothing of theirs in return; but they are naturally timid and fearful. As soon however as they see that they are safe, and have laid aside all fear, they are very simple and honest, and exceedingly [generous] with all they have; none of them refusing anything he may possess when he is asked for it, but on the contrary inviting us to ask them [for it]. They exhibit great love towards all others in preference to t
Question 1
Describe one claim that Columbus makes in this letter about the natives of Hispañola.
Question 2
Explain the intended audience of Columbus's letter and how that might influence what he says in it.
Question 3
Explain how the historical context of the time of this letter might influence Columbus's stated goals.
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